LionsDive & Beach Resort
Located directly at the stunning National Curaçao Underwater Park, LionsDive & Beach Resort offers guests an unparalleled Caribbean experience. The resort boasts a private beach lined with palm trees, lounge chairs, beds, beach huts, and sunshades. Families will find it especially welcoming, with shallow waters perfect for children to play safely in the sea or on the beach.
LionsDive’s private beach seamlessly connects to Sea Aquarium Beach (popularly known as Mambo Beach), Curaçao’s largest white-sand beach. Here, you’ll find a variety of beach shops, bars, and restaurants, all within walking distance.
At LionsDive & Beach Resort, you can choose from three exceptional bar-restaurants:
- Nemo Fine Dining: Located at the center pool, offering an upscale culinary experience.
- Hemingway Beach Bar & Restaurant: Situated right on the beach, ideal for casual food and drinks by the water.
- Pool Bar & Restaurant: Positioned by the Olympic training pool for a relaxed poolside dining atmosphere.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the charm of “barefoot elegance,” enhanced by the personal attention of the resort’s management and staff. Guests are always the priority, with team members ready to assist in Dutch, English, Spanish, German, and the local language, Papiamento.
Accommodations
Designed in classic Dutch Caribbean style, the resort features 2- and 3-story buildings surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Each room or luxury apartment offers easy access to the private beach, ensuring a relaxing stay.
Room Amenities
Most rooms provide breathtaking ocean views and include:
- Private bathroom with shower or bath
- Balcony or terrace
- Air conditioning and ceiling fan
- King-size bed or two double beds
- Cooler
- Safety deposit box
- Cable TV
- Direct dial telephone
- Internet access
Electrical outlets are 220V / 50Hz.
Room Categories
- Run of the House (ROH): Garden, pool, or street views
- Ocean View (OCV): Scenic ocean views
- Oceanfront (OF): Rooms directly facing the ocean
Accessible rooms and family rooms with connecting doors (with or without kitchenettes) are also available.
Luxury Apartments
The resort offers 24 Lions Apartments, built in 2008. These spacious 2-bedroom apartments include:
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom (bath and shower)
- Second bedroom with queen-size bed, single pull-out bed, and a second bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, stove, and dishwasher
- Living room with a Murphy bed
- Large balcony overlooking the 50-meter infinity pool
Suites
LionsDive also features 10 luxury suites with spectacular beach and ocean views. Choose from:
- 1-Bedroom Suites
- 2-Bedroom Suites (includes a second bedroom with two single beds)
Suite amenities include:
- Spacious balconies with magnificent oceanfront views
- Master bedroom with a king-size or two queen-size beds and en-suite bathroom
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Guest toilet
Dining Options
- Piazza: Mediterranean-style lunchroom and pool restaurant
- Seafood Grill Nemo: Fine dining under the stars by the pool
- Hemingway: Beachfront bar and restaurant for casual meals and drinks
Additional Amenities
- Three pools, including an Olympic training pool and a kids’ pool
- Business Center with internet, printing, and wireless access (fees may apply)
- PADI Dive Center – Ocean Encounters
- Body Beach Wellness Club, offering fitness facilities, massages, and spa treatments
Scuba Diving with Ocean Encounters
The PADI 5-Star Gold Palm IDC Center offers world-class diving experiences right from the resort. Guests can explore iconic dive sites such as Mushroom Forest, Klein Curaçao, and the Superior Producer shipwreck. The Stella Maris Reef, located just off the LionsDive beach, is a beautiful shore dive featuring a sunken ship discovered by Ocean Encounters’ Technical Exploration Team.
Ocean Encounters Highlights:
- Spacious dive boats equipped with safety gear and rinse tanks
- Expert Divemasters guiding you to spot marine life, from turtles and seahorses to frogfish and moray eels
- A comprehensive schedule of boat dives and trips to top Curaçao dive sites
Training and Certification
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced diver, Ocean Encounters offers PADI certification courses and technical training with expert instructors. For those looking to rent equipment, the dive center provides high-quality gear for a safe and enjoyable underwater adventure.
Wellness at Body Beach Wellness Club
Adjacent to the resort, this state-of-the-art facility features the latest fitness equipment and offers daily classes, spa treatments, and massages. Guests have complimentary access to the fitness rooms, ensuring a balanced and healthy stay.
With its unbeatable location, exceptional facilities, and attentive staff, LionsDive & Beach Resort promises an unforgettable Caribbean vacation!
